Monday, December 08, 2008

F-18 jet from Miramar MAS crashes in San Diego...

An F-18 aircraft has crashed in a residential area near Interstate 805 and Genesee in University City, according to a News 8 report. The pilot was reportedly able to eject before the crash. At least one home may be on fire; fire crews are at the scene. The cause of the crash was unknown. Further details on this story as they become available.****************************************************UPDATE:F-18 was flying FROM the aircraft carrier, the Abe Lincoln, T0 Miramar. Two people on ground killed. Pilot taken to Balbao Naval Hosp to be checked.*****************************************************UPDATE:

Three people on ground dead, one missing. Note: the booms people heard are the end result of fuel being dumped, as required before landing. When the tanks are empty, the booms occur.